Featured Program
Andrew Berchuck, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Endowed Lecture — May 21
Please join us for the Andrew Berchuck, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Endowed Lecture on Wednesday, May 21 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in Duke South Amphitheater or virtually on Zoom. Featured speakers are Duke alumni Gustavo Rodriguez, MD, and Isabel Rodriguez, MD.
Duke PAS Webinars on Managing Anxiety
Duke Personal Assistance Service is hosting a series of webinars on Fridays in May from 12-1 p.m. designed to help manage anxiety. Participants will learn to recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns, stay grounded when life feels overwhelming and discover practical tools to help reduce anxiety.
Music Near the Gardens Moves to East Campus — May 28-June 25
Music Near the Gardens is a special edition of Duke Arts' long-running summer concert series while Sarah P. Duke Gardens undergoes renovations. Curated by musician and Pinhook owner Kym Register and hosted by local artist Stormie Daie, this year's five-concert series will move to Duke's East Campus, offering an expanded capacity and walk-up format, free and open to all. Concerts will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 28 through June 25.
DST SPARK RFP — Due June 10
Duke's Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) is pleased to support Duke Science and Technology (DST) by awarding seed grants to faculty members at Duke. The DST SPARK Seed Grants are directed toward enhancing the creativity and novel research and scholarship of Duke's faculty to help them pursue new directions and ideas. This year, the SPARK call is particularly focused on helping faculty adjust to evolving changes in the funding landscape. Applications are due Tuesday, June 10.
Duke Ob/Gyn Graduation — June 21
Duke Ob/Gyn Graduation will be held on Saturday, June 21. This event is by invitation only.
KURe Call for Applications — July 1
The Multidisciplinary K12 Urologic Research Career Development Program (KURe) is recruiting talented clinical, translational and basic science researchers (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD) from diverse disciplines who are interested in building an independent research career using collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to benign urological research questions. Applications are due Tuesday, July 1.
ABOG/AAOGF and the Foundation of SMFM/AAOGF Scholarships — July 1
The American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Foundation (AAOGF), The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Educational Foundation (ABOG) and The Foundation of The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) are pleased to provide the 2025 scholarship booklet announcing the call for applications for research training scholarships. Applications must be received electronically by July 1.
Primary Care CME at Sea Pines — Aug. 5-8
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health leads a series of CME courses at The Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The 2025 conference will be held Aug. 5-8. CME courses are jointly provided by the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development and The Sea Pines Resort.
Headshot Opportunity — Aug. 6
Duke Ob/Gyn is offering faculty and trainees* the opportunity to have a new headshot taken on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
- 8-8:30 a.m.: Faculty and current trainees who would like an updated headshot (we will try to accommodate during other time slots as time allows)
- 8:30-9:30 a.m.: New resident headshots (during M&M) and PGY3s
- 9:30-10 a.m.: New fellow headshots (after M&M)
*Trainees will be prioritized due to scheduling requirements.
Carter Society 75th Anniversary — Sept. 11-13
Faculty, please join us to celebrate the Carter Society's 75th anniversary during our annual meeting in Durham, North Carolina from Sept. 11-13, 2025.
Coordinated Support for School of Medicine Faculty During Difficult Times
In an effort to support faculty during this time of uncertainty and rapid change, the Duke University School of Medicine is partnering with Duke University and DUHS to offer coordinated support. Learn more about the available services for faculty at medschool.duke.edu/faculty.
Duke Military Association Affinity Group
The Duke Military Association (DMA) Affinity Group offers opportunities to network internally, attracts and retains veteran talent, promotes professional development and supports community outreach activities. Learn about the group, download a virtual meeting background to use, and more.
Cancer Dictionary
As a way to cope during her treatment for cancer, patient Duke Cancer patient Janis Krempa created a unique dictionary that used more traditional vocabulary — and a bit of humor — that made it easier to talk with her loved ones about her cancer journey (for example, she defines a chest port as a "pop socket" and the process of undergoing chemotherapy as "chemmunion"). Read Janis' story here, and read her dictionary here.
Duke Service: Protected Network for Research
The Compute and Data Services Alliance (CDSA) is pleased to announce the launch of its first service: the Protected Network for Research (PNR). The PNR is improving support for researchers who work with regulated and sensitive research data, other than DUHS electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). The newly launched PNR consists of technical services and facilitative services to assist with necessary regulatory requirements. Researchers can receive full-service assistance when they need it and use self-service tools when they do not. Register for a one-hour virtual PNR information session here. More CDSA services are coming soon. To stay up to date on CDSA initiatives and services, join the mailing list, email your question or visit the website.
Clinical Trials Website and Directory: My Duke Research
The Duke University School of Medicine partnered with CTSI's Research Equity and Diversity Initiative (READI) and the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) to launch a new community-facing website about clinical research at Duke called "My Duke Research." The website aims to provide help information on research, share updates about current studies and research results and highlight the connection between health research and community health.
Duke's Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisory Council
The Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisory Council (SAGDAC) is a think tank that helps support collaboration and a wide range of innovative LGBTQ+ initiatives across Duke. Watch this video to learn more about the council’s advocacy work—from ensuring clinicians use appropriate terms in medical records to partnering with law students to address legal issues such as denied insurance claims.
Duke Moms Affinity Group
Duke Moms Affinity Group hosts a variety of opportunities for mothers to find support. A committee of Duke moms partners to provide fellowship and connection among like-minded members and to promote events across the Triangle. The group is making plans to host bi-monthly Moms Night Out events and Park Play Dates. Watch this video to hear members share what they love about the community or share your interest in volunteering by sending an email to DukeMoms@duke.edu.